Assistant Professor

University of North Texas System • Fort Worth, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physiology and Anatomy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The department has 23 full-time faculty and an integrative, interdisciplinary research environment spanning molecular, cellular, and systems physiology. Its strengths include cardiovascular, renal, and neurohumoral physiology, with research ranging from tissue culture and animal models to human investigations. Research addresses pathophysiological conditions and physiological responses including hypertension, cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, diabetes, heart failure, renal disease, hemorrhage, obesity, sleep apnea, thermal stress, exercise, hypovolemia, pregnancy, and hypoxia.

The successful candidate will develop and sustain an independent, innovative, externally funded research program; conduct and publish high-quality research; mentor trainees; contribute to graduate and professional education; and foster collaborations. The role also includes laboratory and personnel management, institutional service, and ensuring compliance with applicable research and laboratory regulations. This is an in-person, on-campus role in Fort Worth, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• PhD in Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a closely related biomedical discipline.
• At least five years of relevant research experience.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and mentoring skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting integrative molecular, cellular, and systems-level research focused on mechanisms of cardiovascular and/or neural control in health and disease.
• Research experience focused on human cardiovascular physiology.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students, M.S. students, Ph.D. students, and postdoctoral trainees.
• Experience managing research laboratory operations and supervising research staff members.
• Demonstrated success or strong potential in securing extramural research funding.
• Record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an independent, innovative, and externally funded research program.
• Conduct high-quality research in physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or a related biomedical discipline.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present research at national and international conferences.
• Mentor undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral trainees in research activities and career development.
• Participate in graduate and professional education through teaching, guest lectures, seminars, and curriculum-related activities as appropriate.
• Foster collaborative research within the department, across the university, and with external partners.
• Supervise and manage laboratory personnel, including research staff, students, and trainees.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations related to research and laboratory operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree